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Common Furnace Repair Problems in Portland, ME
Identify what you're seeing. Each problem below links to a full explanation of causes, warning signs, and what the fix involves — so you know exactly what you're dealing with before you call.
Furnace Won't Turn On
Furnace dies completely when Portland temperatures drop below freezing.
No Heat Coming from Vents
Furnace runs but little or no warm air reaches the rooms.
Furnace Short Cycling
Furnace turns on and off every few minutes instead of running full cycles.
Furnace Making Loud Banging Noise
Furnace produces a loud bang or boom when it starts up.
Cracked Heat Exchanger
A cracked heat exchanger lets combustion gases into your living space.
Furnace Blowing Cold Air
Furnace runs and blows air but the air coming out is cold.
Furnace Pilot Light Keeps Going Out
Standing pilot light on an older furnace won't stay lit.
Uneven Heating Between Rooms
Some rooms stay cold while others overheat, even with the furnace running.
Not Sure What You're Seeing?
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